Comedy Central Presents
TV-14
7.9
1998
Comedy
, Talk
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
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Episode 12 : Jack Coen
September. 04,1999
Jack Coen considers the pros and cons of aging, fatherhood and vasectomies in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 11 : Elvira Kurt
May. 29,1999
Elvira Kurt remembers a time when jungle-gyms were dangerous and tampons didn't have websites in this half-hour special.
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Episode 10 : Patton Oswalt
May. 10,1999
Patton Oswalt explores the depravity of reality television in this half-hour standup special.
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Episode 9 : Todd Barry (1)
July. 24,1999
Todd Barry tests his theory that he's sexier than today's hot Hollywood hunks in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 8 : Mario Cantone
July. 17,1999
Mario Cantone obsesses over sensational trials and obnoxious figure skaters in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 7 : Dave Attell
July. 10,1999
Dave Attell enlightens viewers on the finer aspects of drinking, brawling and blacking-out in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 6 : Kevin Meaney
July. 03,1999
Comedy Central presents a half hour of stand-up from Kevin Meaney.
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Episode 5 : Hugh Fink
June. 26,1999
Hugh Fink defends the great American traditions of useless first-base coaches and corrupt boxing in this stand-up special.
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Episode 4 : Greg Proops
June. 19,1999
Greg Proops contemplates the real reason the pilgrims left England in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 3 : Mark Curry
June. 12,1999
Comedy Central Presents an all-new half-hour of stand-up from comedian Mark Curry.
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Episode 2 : Margaret Smith
June. 05,1999
Margaret Smith shares her tactics for buying underwear and dealing with creditors in this half-hour stand-up special.
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Episode 1 : Kevin Nealon
May. 29,1999
Kevin Nealon considers cooking with wine and cross-country skiing across small countries in this half-hour comedy special.
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